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NEW YORK — Archbishop Ronald Hicks was officially installed Friday as New York’s top Catholic leader, outlining a vision of a missionary church that would put people above politics.

“This is a call to be a missionary church not a country club,” Hicks said. “A club exists to serve its members. The Church exists, on the other hand, to ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My daughter stormed in from school and shouted, “Life isn’t fair at all,” and my knees went to knocking. What does a mom tell a teen daughter faced with all kinds of changes in her life, peer pressure and believing that her friends have it all together? I want to help prepare her for the ...Read more

MIAMI — Armed volunteers would be permitted to provide security services at houses of worship without having to obtain licenses that normally apply to professional security officers under proposed legislation that is advancing in the Florida Legislature. The bill passed unanimously through a Senate committee on Tuesday.

The bill, which has ...Read more

We have been talking about ghosts recently and one of the most obvious big problems with this discussion is that many people are just not convinced that they are real. Showing folks that ghosts figure prominently in every single religion over thousands of years just does not convince them and I completely understand their skepticism.

What we ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The Bible says that God is a compassionate God, but does God really feel our pain? – C.G.

A: We must understand that the Lord is tender and merciful and full of compassion – in fact, He is the source of these attributes that human beings only have in small measure, but He is also the God of ...Read more

Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrated what he called a "Mass for Peace" at Our Lady of the Angels on Wednesday, stopping just short of a direct appeal to the Trump administration to draw down its aggressive immigration enforcement efforts as protesters gathered blocks away.

"We are united with everybody in our country praying for ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Where did this idea of forgiving others come from? I don’t see it lived out in the lives of people around me. From little kids on the playground to adults in the workplace, there is little forgiveness going around. – F.O.

A: We’re commanded to forgive those who wrong us. This is a Biblical ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I was saved as a teenager, but I’ve wandered far from the Lord and have made a mess of things. My elderly mother has never stopped praying for me, and when she told me I was backslidden, I wasn’t sure what that meant, but I don’t want to be distanced from Jesus; I want to be even ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: People say that if we believe in Jesus, He accepts us, but the devil believes God is who He is, but was rejected by God and cast out of Heaven. Why does the devil persist in his wickedness? – B.G.

A: The devil and his demons know God exists, and he knows his end. Yet Satan stands before the ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m young, but old enough to get married; I’m just not sure I want to, mainly because most people who are married are either not faithful to their spouse, or they argue and fuss all the time – no thanks. It seems like God’s standard is too high for good marriages in this day and age. Is my ...Read more

MIAMI — Religious leaders and interfaith advocates from across the state are sounding the alarm on a bill aimed at protecting religious freedom and expression in Florida public schools, arguing that it could lead to special protections for the dominant religious groups — such as Christianity — and weaken the lines between church and state....Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve been amazed to see the impact that such a young man as Charlie Kirk has left on society, and I’ve watched many videos where he lifts up the older people in his life, saying he has learned so much from them. In fact, Charlie called himself an “old soul.” I thought that was sad until I ...Read more

FRESNO, Calif. -- Collection baskets at two Central Valley-area Catholic churches have gone high-tech, with credit card readers strapped to their sides so parishioners can tap in $20 or $40 donations as the baskets are passed down the rows of pews.

So far, only Fresno’s Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Visalia’s Good Shepherd Catholic Parish...Read more

Q: I recently read your article on ghosts. I had a few things happen to me after my Dad and Mom passed away (seven weeks apart). One day I came home from work and headed for the back room where I had to turn a corner. I stopped quickly because I felt a presence that was very palpable. I didn't feel afraid and then the presence was gone. ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does the Bible say about “the evil day,” and doesn’t it seem likely that the days are about as evil as we’ve ever seen in our nation that is deteriorating by the hour? – N.P.

A: Naturalistic philosophers refer to the miracles of the Bible as “miraculous magic” and “oppressive ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Will a person who dies ever live again? – L.E.

A: When we’ve been to a funeral, for a few moments, we’re solemn and thoughtful. Perhaps we ask, “Is this the end?” Someday, we’ll be taken out to the cemetery, and someone will say a few words over us. No matter how final it seems, we’re...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Why are Christians and conservatives, who some claim are one in the same, so opposed to diversity? Won’t every nation one day bow to Almighty God? – D.I.

A: There is tremendous diversity among humanity: linguistically, culturally, racially. Yet there is one area that is the same – all people ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it true that sinful living can have a negative effect on a person’s physical and mental well-being? I grew up with a mother who had it all, but she was a bear to live with. I’ve tried to unravel just how this may have played out in her life, but now that she is gone, I hope she found peace ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Recently, I graduated from seminary and have been hired by a large church to develop a children’s ministry. I planned to roll out a Bible memorization program. My enthusiasm was dashed when I was informed that I was to develop entertaining activities that would have physical health benefits, like ...Read more